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Changes in the music and cast of Vermont Curry commercials: from Johnny’s to world-famous classics

When you hear “Vermont Curry commercial,” what kind of songs come to mind? In addition to fresh, upbeat tracks by Hey! Say! JUMP being used as tie-ins, it’s also common for the cast to sing original songs made just for the commercials.

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the music featured in Vermont Curry ads.

We’ll also touch on the cast and the content of the commercials, so if there’s an ad you saw once and were curious about, be sure to check it out.

The evolution of songs and performers in Vermont Curry commercials: from Johnny’s idols to world-famous classics (1–10)

Song of House Vermont Curry, Showa 38 (1963)Kusunoki Toshie

The 38th Year House Vermont Curry Song – Toshie Kusunoki
Song of House Vermont Curry, Showa 38 (1963)Kusunoki Toshie

Believe it or not, this is the song from the Vermont Curry commercial from 1963 (Showa 38).

It’s the song from the early days of Vermont Curry’s release.

There may be people who’ve never heard it.

The melody has an old-fashioned feel, but together with the visuals it brings a comforting, nostalgic mood, doesn’t it?

House Foods Vermont Curry “For the Whole Family” version

Aura LeeGeorge R. Poulton

Aura Lee Performed by: Asuka Matsumoto
Aura LeeGeorge R. Poulton
House Foods Vermont Curry TV commercial: “With the whole family.”

Even if the title doesn’t ring a bell, once you hear the song you’ll think, “Oh, that one!” It’s a popular American song born in 1861.

From then to the present day, it has remained a beloved classic around the world.

It was used in the commercial titled “With the Whole Family.”

House Foods Vermont Curry 1998 TV Commercial

super screamDIXIE TANTAS

[CM Time Machine] House Vermont Curry – Complete Collection of Historic Commercials [1973–2016]

This is a commercial that powerfully portrays Ichiro taking on soccer together with children.

By layering a unique animation—where an apple character breaks through vegetable characters—with their various expressions, it also conveys how easy Vermont Curry is to eat.

The song that further emphasizes the animation’s dynamism and powerful energy is DIXIE TANTAS’s “super scream.” Its light, funk-infused sound is striking, and when combined with the powerful vocals, it conveys a positive, uplifting feeling.

The evolution of the music and cast in Vermont Curry commercials: from Johnny’s to world-famous classics (11–20)

House Foods Vermont Curry 1997 TV commercial

Let’s go! Tough guypuropera

Propeller: “Let’s Go! Tough Guy”
Let's go! Tough guypuropera
[Nostalgic Commercial] House “Vermont Curry” Ichiro, Ichirō Suzuki, 1997 Retro Japanese Commercials

It’s a commercial that highlights how curry connects to happiness, shown through children making curry and Ichiro staying close by their side.

The kids’ smiling faces also clearly convey how easy Vermont Curry is to enjoy.

The song that further accentuates the cheerful atmosphere of everyone working together to cook is “Let’s Go! Tough Guy” by Propeller.

Its powerful band sound and straightforward, impactful vocals are memorable, evoking an image of energetically striding into the future.

House Foods Vermont Curry “Family is No. 1” Version

Baby #1Imawano Kiyoshirō

What an unusual collaboration.

The person appearing is Ryo Ishikawa, a professional golfer who was extremely popular at the time.

But the one singing is Kiyoshiro Imawano.

What’s more, the familiar lyrics, “Ringo to hachimitsu torōri toketeru…” aren’t there.

It might have been the moment a fresh breeze blew through Vermont Curry for the first time since it began.

House Foods Vermont Curry 1965 TV commercial

The Vermont Curry Songishida ayumi

CM Showa 40 (1965) House Vermont Curry

This is a commercial that conveys the rich flavor of Vermont Curry through a lively video depicting men chasing after a woman.

The key is the brisk, West Side Story-inspired movement, and Ayumi Ishida’s light steps also express a sense of exhilaration.

The song that firmly emphasizes this unique worldview and buoyant atmosphere is “The Vermont Curry Song,” sung by Ayumi Ishida.

With lyrics by Akiyuki Nosaka and music by Taku Izumi, it highlights the dedication to flavor with an upbeat rhythm and vocals.

House Foods Vermont Curry “Energetic Even in Winter” Version

Original songChinen Yuri

House Vermont Curry commercial - Yuri Chinen - Hey! Say! JUMP commercial - 'Even in Winter, Full of Energy' version

When it comes to House Foods’ Vermont Curry commercials, many different people have appeared over the years.

Since 2016, Yuri Chinen from Hey! Say! JUMP has been featured.

The song Chinen sings is, of course, an original for this commercial, and it includes the familiar “apple and honey,” which is synonymous with Vermont Curry, in the lyrics.

It’s a bright, upbeat jingle that cheerfully promotes the secret to staying energetic even in the cold winter: plenty of vegetables and nutrients in the curry.